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R579 GJR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,182 mi
Last recorded136,182 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 GJR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2011 136,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs faces poor

Pass 13 Jul 2010 133,952 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 133,937 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 125,938 miles

BOTH REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 10 Jul 2008 115,976 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

front brake discs poor

Fail 10 Jul 2008 115,976 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

front brake discs poor

Pass 10 Aug 2007 107,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 107,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 92,047 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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R579 GJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R579 GJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R579 GJR registered?

R579 GJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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